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Social biases in America: history, persistence, and reduction strategies

In most societies, discrimination is frowned but continues to be practiced, whether intentionally or unintentionally, directly or indirectly. Stereotyping and prejudice, as well, remain a societal concern; though these have diminished to a significant degree according to social scientists.

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Gothic elements and atmosphere in Bram Stoker's Dracula

The Gothic elements in Dracula by Bram Stoker are intensified by the realism that is created in the writing technique. By using the device of diary writing the author intensifies the actuality of the horror, which makes this novel such an effective example of the Gothic genre.

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Incidental teaching and peer assistance for adults with developmental disabilities

There are a many categories to consider when discussing the disadvantaged adult. These can include people from disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as those who have for various reasons for not been able to complete their formal education; and individuals who have been socially excluded or are from…

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Employee turnover and motivation at Tesco: a comprehensive analysis

The proposed study is both relevant and timely to the needs of major multinational corporations such as Tesco because the inordinately high costs associated with unplanned employee turnover have been documented time and again.

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Biblical poetry and spiritual union in the Song of Songs

"While the Song insists that we are embodied beings and that the human body is beautiful, it also asserts that we are more than our bodies"

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Global software development teams: ethics and knowledge management

The stresses of knowledge transfer and knowledge management are especially prevalent in the software industry. The time and cost pressures of global software development amplify and make more challenging the issues of globalization affecting every high technology business today.

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Financing options for a $500 million overseas production facility

Financing a $500 million overseas production facility is a major undertaking and the consequences of the decision can dramatically affect the company for years to come. There are two main options -- debt or equity -- but within these options there are a wide range of options.

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Abigail Adams's advocacy for women's equality and political influence

This is a guideline and template. Please do not use as a final turn-in paper. The first momentous achievement that must be noted in any biography of Abigail Adams, was her devotion to the women's cause long before many of the personages we read about today.

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Harnischfeger's accounting policy changes and 1984 financial restructuring

The first step in analyzing Harnischfeger's performance in 1984 is to identify the key accounting policies. In the course of restructuring the company, several changes were made to the accounting policies.

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Chalmers Johnson's analysis of Tanaka Kakuei and Japanese political corruption

Chalmers Johnson, one of the U.S.'s foremost Japan experts, tells us the story of Tanaka Kakuei and the shocking extent of his corruption. But Johnson tells us this story so we can better understand the nature of Japanese politics and the role of the bureaucracy.

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